Question 2 of module HHA-108 of the Home Health Aide (HHA) exam.
Which of the following statements is true about the skin?
- AThe skin feels heat, cold, pain, touch and pressure.
- BThe skin becomes more elastic with aging.
- CThe skin is the chemical created by the body that controls bodily functions.
- DThe skin becomes thicker with aging.
Correct answer: A
Why: The skin is a sensory organ: it senses heat, cold, pain, touch, and pressure.
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